⦿ Decreased urine output, although occasionally urine output remains normal
⦿ Fluid retention, causing swelling in your legs, ankles or feet
⦿ Drowsiness
⦿ Shortness of breath
⦿ Fatigue
⦿ Confusion
⦿ Nausea
⦿ Seizures or coma in severe cases
⦿ Chest pain or pressure
⦿ Sometimes acute kidney failure causes no signs or symptoms and is detected through lab tests done for another reason.
⦿ You have two kidneys, each about the size of your fist. Their main job is to filter wastes and excess water out of your blood to make urine. They also keep the body's chemical balance, help control blood pressure, and make hormones.
⦿ CKD means that your kidneys are damaged and can't filter blood like they should. This damage can cause wastes to build up in your body. It can also cause other problems that can harm your health.
⦿ CKD is often a "progressive" disease, which means it can get worse over time. CKD may lead to kidney failure. If your kidneys fail, you will need dialysis or a kidney transplant to maintain health.
People with CKD can and should continue to live their lives in a normal way: working, enjoying friends and family, and staying active. They also need to make some changes as explained here.
Do I need to change what I eat?
What you eat may help to slow down CKD and keep your body healthier. Some points to keep in mind:
Water - You don't need to drink more water unless you have kidney stones. Drink as much water as you normally do.
Soda and other drinks — If you are told to limit phosphorus, choose light-colored soda (or pop), like lemon-lime, and homemade iced tea and lemonade. Dark-colored sodas, fruit punch, and some bottled and canned iced teas can have a lot of phosphorus.
Juice — If you are told to limit potassium, drink apple, grape, or cranberry juice instead of orange juice.
Alcohol — You may be able to drink small amounts of alcohol. Drinking too much can damage the liver, heart, and brain and cause serious health problems.
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